Ages 5–8 are the best time to have your child take a VIQ test, since this is the time when school selection and formal education become a concern.

A qualified school nurse or school counselor usually administers a VIQ test.

A VIQ test is an important tool for parents and teachers to get detailed information about your child\’s language and speech capabilities and limitations so that an appropriate educational plan can be made for your child.

You can use social stories to explain to your child where and how he is going to take the test. Familiarizing your child with the setting and personnel (i.e., visiting the clinic or school before the actual test day) will help your child become comfortable during the actual test.

Familiarizing your child with the MRI machine and the step-by-step procedure is the best way to prepare your child for an MRI. Tell social stories and picture cards to introduce your child to the equipment and procedure.

MRI is generally safe for your child. Compared with x-rays and CT scans, MRI is safer since it does not use radiation to take a picture of your body like an x-ray or a CT scan.

Usually, your local school board would know where IQ tests are given. Contact them to know the nearest reliable source.